Federal Work Study - Student Life Assistant

The Student Life Administrative Assistant/Intern will help the staff in the Office of Student Life perform research, clerical office tasks, office organization, and the planning and coordination of college-wide meetings and events in support of student success objectives. Academic division leaders will rely on the Student Assistant to provide a student perspective in planning and communi­cation work, as well as compiling information and other relevant materials in advance of events and meetings. Completing as­signed tasks will entail using the internet to identify relevant research or other resources on institutional initiatives that are planned or active at the College. The Student Assistant will receive professional development in the areas of project management, office communication skills to executive level administrators as well as external audiences, event planning and coordination, and teamwork.

Duties and Responsibilities:
•    Provides clerical support for programs and activities for the Office of Student Life.
•    Assist with planning, logistics, and execution of events and activities for the Office of Student Life.
•    Assist with Drafting, editing, and publishing communication within the guidelines and supervision of the Office of student Life.
•    Providing feedback on activities, events, and sessions across the IVY Tech Indianapolis campus.
•    Provide support for events and activities, such as; supporting catering, logistics, and event organization as needed.
•    Assist in solving student issues and communicate and direct students to resources to resolve problems.
•    Research good models of mentor handbooks, assist with compilation, creation, and editing.
•    Format and proofread documents and reports prior to distribution
•    Other duties as assigned

General Qualifications:

•    Completed FAFSA on file demonstrating financial need.
•    Have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or greater.
•    Maintain a minimum of 6 credit hours of enrollment in eligible courses.
•    Maintain an aid-eligible Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) status.
•    Ability to use Microsoft office software (Word, Excel, Power- Point).
•    Ability to effectively use the internet for research.
•    Effective communication skills (written and verbal).
•    Discretion and ability to maintain FERPA rules.
•    Maintain office etiquette.

Approximate Start Date: February 9, 2026 
Last Date of Employment: May 10, 2026 

Pay Rate: $15.00 per hour 

Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.